While elimination of disease may not be possible, the incidence and severity of the disease may be reduced by using cultural practices such as starting with virus-free plant material, removing all infected plants (once virused, there is no cure for the diseased plant), controlling weeds, and rotating crops. Some studies also have shown that the use of reflective mulches under plants may help to reduce infection. In greenhouses, it may be possible to greatly reduce the number of thrips entering the greenhouse by covering doors and air intakes with a fine mesh (400 mesh) cloth. Efforts are underway to breed cultivars with good horticultural characteristics that also exhibit tolerance to the virus.